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Cherry blossom songs recommended for women: beautiful classic and popular spring tracks

The spring breeze has become pleasantly gentle, hasn’t it?

Many of you might be spending busy days as you prepare for a new chapter in life.

Speaking of spring, it’s all about cherry blossoms!

When you gaze at the sakura, songs about cherry blossoms suddenly come to mind and fill you with a calm, peaceful feeling, don’t they?

In this article, we’ll introduce recommended sakura songs, from timeless classics to the latest hits.

Since this feature is geared toward women, we’ve focused on tracks by female artists and warm, heartfelt numbers that resonate with women.

If you want to discover the newest sakura songs or enjoy the classics, this is a must-read!

Cherry blossom songs recommended for women: Beautiful spring classics and popular tracks (71–80)

Sakura: To You Who Couldn’t GraduateHanzaki Yoshiko

Yoshiko Hanzaki “Sakura: To You Who Couldn’t Graduate” (Official Live Video)
Sakura: To You Who Couldn’t GraduateHanzaki Yoshiko

This is a song by Yumiko Hanzaki that expresses the arrival of a bittersweet season when we must face parting with dear friends.

It was included on the mini-album “Utaben,” released in April 2017, and was produced by Seiji Kameda.

The steady, narrative delivery intertwined with a pang in the chest, and the warm voice directed to a loved one who has departed for heaven, strike the heart alongside a gentle, reassuring melody line.

While it’s a standard song for graduation season, it’s also a piece that, not only in spring but throughout the year, prompts us to remember those we hold dear.

cherry blossomKawamoto Makoto

[MV] Makoto Kawamoto “Sakura”
cherry blossomKawamoto Makoto

A heartwarming graduation song by Makoto Kawamoto that gently embraces the bittersweetness of youth and the loneliness of parting.

Its distinctive lyrical world delicately captures the subtleties of tender first love and friendship, highlighted by a buoyant, bouncing piano riff.

Released in April 1998, the song achieved the remarkable feat of reaching No.

2 on the Oricon chart and selling over 200,000 copies despite having no tie-in.

In the music video, Kawamoto’s determination stands out as she tackles a scene in which she eats a large array of dishes from morning despite feeling unwell.

Carried by a nostalgic melody that brings back memories of graduation ceremonies, this captivating track is one you’ll want to hear if your heart is wavering on the cusp of a new beginning.

A Single Cherry Blossom PetalMaica_n

Maica_n – Sakura Petal (Official Music Video)
A Single Cherry Blossom PetalMaica_n

A pop, bittersweet encouragement song that gently wraps wavering feelings between dreams and reality in a clear, transparent singing voice.

With delicate lyrics, it portrays the clash between the fear of change and the desire to move forward, while its warm melody—perfect for cherry blossom season—deeply resonates in the heart.

Created by Maica_n in February 2025, this piece tenderly gives listeners a gentle push from behind.

It’s a wonderful support song that stands by those about to embark on a new chapter in life, and those taking their first step toward their dreams.

spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE

This song delicately portrays the transience of youth and the emotions of adolescence.

It’s said that Motoki Omori, the vocalist of Mrs.

GREEN APPLE, wrote it the day after his high school graduation ceremony.

It’s a perfect track to listen to during graduation season.

The song was tied in as the theme for Suntory’s “Craft Boss” commercial and became widely loved.

In March 2024, it surpassed 100 million cumulative streams on the Billboard JAPAN charts.

Why not give it a listen this spring, a season that evokes farewells and growth? Its heartfelt lyrics and beautiful melody are sure to color your memories.

SakuraMyuk

Myuk – Sakura (Music Video)
SakuraMyuk

A fleetingly beautiful love ballad that resonates with the heart as spring arrives.

Released by Myuk in March 2025, “Sakura” sings of lingering attachment and a sense of farewell to a loved one you can no longer meet.

Her mysterious, gentle voice seems to tenderly envelop an unfulfilled love.

Coupled with the song’s dramatic progression, it’s truly a tearjerker.

It’s the perfect track for a quiet spring night, sitting by the window and getting lost in thought.

We againSG

Us, Again – SG (Official Lyric Video)
We againSG

It’s a heartwarming song that pairs perfectly with the cherry blossom season.

SG’s gentle vocals weave together memories and hope.

Centered on the themes of parting and reunion, it conveys the importance of the days we spent and our expectations for the future.

Released in April 2021, the piece resonated with many listeners.

In November 2024, a wind ensemble version was featured in a CalorieMate commercial, adding a new layer of appeal.

It’s a track you’ll want to listen to at graduations and other life milestones.

Highly recommended for those facing farewells with friends who want a bit of courage for the road ahead.

Melancholy Cherry Blossomsatarayo

Atarayo – Sorrowful Sakura (Music Video)
Melancholy Cherry Blossomsatarayo

A song that captures a bittersweet feeling that pierces the heart with the arrival of spring.

Atarayo’s graduation ballad gently sings of farewells and the hope for reunions amid the season of dancing cherry blossoms.

The lyrics, which portray the moment when familiar scenery turns into memories and embody hope for the future, will resonate deeply with listeners.

Released in March 2023, this track is perfect for the graduation season.

Carried on the spring breeze, it conveys feelings for those you hold dear.

Recommended for anyone taking a new step forward or cherishing precious memories in their heart.